time for a change maybe

[marc_g]

Hows it going guys and girls i currently own a nissan pulsar aka mr unreliable spent the last two years more off the road than on . So i'm fancying out the jap scene been looking at the 172 cups but have heard of some people they too are unreliable just wondering how true this is cos i ain't buying another ornament.

 

[Graham Gooch]

Not true.

Renaultsports don't really break down that often, you'll find the 'majority' on here won't have had a breakdown.

 

[dsp172]

had mine for 4 yrs and never had any problems what so ever but have heard alot of slating that renault build quality is poor but not in my case at present

 

[Darren]

you get what you pay for. renault could easy make solid built, bulletproof engines and use high quality materials for exteriors/interiors. but then they would be priced like bmw's/ merc's etc.

in 1 year of ownership i have needed 2 tyres.

 

[gazcaddy]

Not true.

Renaultsports don't really break down that often, you'll find the 'majority' on here won't have had a breakdown.

spot on. Renault mechanical seem to be fine, its niggling problem such as rattles and lights on the dashboard! Also some dealers are rubbish

 

[brisa4984]

its buildquality rather than unreliability.

 

[Graham Gooch]

its buildquality rather than unreliability.

I honestly don't think the build quality on my 182 is all that bad tbh. When you compare it to other cars its still not that bad.

 

[rory182]

never been let down by mine in 3 years. I've had to have electronic sensors re-calibrated / replaced mainly - under warranty.

Leaking shock absorbers are the most annoying feature I've had.

 

[dsp172]

yeah i agree on rattles !! and nedding tyres every 8-10 thousand and it is true with what renault garage you attend i purchased mine from new at hardings in bovingdon hemel hemstead and they have always been first class with any queries i might have had in the past :approve:

 

[_Kenny_]

it's like anything, depends on luck at times. I know people whose 172/182s haven't missed a beat, other folk I know have had problem after problem with theirs

 

[len_beach]

The only issues I have had were caused by replacing parts with upgraded items, rattling manifold bolts, popped CV gaitors etc.

 

[kully]

engine mounts and strut top thing otherwise very good

 

[marc_g]

cheers guys they ain't as bad as people have made out then time to sell the nissan turdbox ain't to cercerned about rattles n stuff just general mechanical failure

 

[Graham Gooch]

cheers guys they ain't as bad as people have made out then time to sell the nissan turdbox ain't to cercerned about rattles n stuff just general mechanical failure

I can guarantee, you can buy a cup and rag it day in day out and it will be fine, so long as its serviced etc.

Thats the beauty of these cars and why I enjoy it more than either of my two scoobs. I was always in fear that they were gonna go bang lol.

 

[kully]

^^^^^ what he said , you will have alot of fun

 

[tommyc]

Yeah agree with the above comments. The engines can take a battering and with a little bit of love will go forever. Definately a plus for the sports

 

[dsp172]

cant wait till the morning !!!!!!
time to try out my exalto 2 205 45 16 and to se how they handel against my old contisports lol

 

[jiminy]

ive got a broken horn switch but everything else has been servicing which isnt very bad as things dont seem to wear quickly
that said if i could afford the running costs, the integra is the better car

 

[Gaz_]

had mine nearly three years, gets a pasting once warm everyday,never missed a beat. I just make sure oil is done every 6k.... they love a good redlining

not bad for 70k.......

 

[Steve2004]

its buildquality rather than unreliability.

Agreed. Reliability is perfectly fine (mine is anyway).

However the car was clearly put together by a team of poorly trained monkeys using only simple tools and their faeces as glue.

 

[tommyboy]

buy one

 

[Gaz_]

I tend to think of it as lack of finish, rather than anything major.

 

[DebV6]

Had mine for about a year and a half now, had no problems so far *touch wood* It's great fun to drive, although a few rattles!

 

[matt__f]

Mines be fine so far.

Once fully warmed up mine gets driven fairly hard everyday, it won't harm it as long as you have some mechanical sympathy!

I found the build quality to be far superior to my 206, which i always thought was okay.

 

[jayxx83]

AND as an added bonus you wont be pissing fuel away. I have had over 40 mpg on motorway journeys and get over 33 mpg urban all the time on super.

 

[Peperami]

My mate has a pulsar, has spent more time in the garage than on the road so far this year. Latest is a clutch and freewheel. Lots of people buy em and tune em, but as soon as you start tuning they break down constantly. 172 cupa are good, get a nice one for 6k mate. Wont be anywhere near as quick as your nissan though.

 

[jiminy]

My mate has a pulsar, has spent more time in the garage than on the road so far this year. Latest is a clutch and freewheel. Lots of people buy em and tune em, but as soon as you start tuning they break down constantly. 172 cupa are good, get a nice one for 6k mate. Wont be anywhere near as quick as your nissan though.

isnt the idea that it will be 100% quicker

 

[AlexS]

Reliability isn't bad its just the build quality, you can see the panel gaps from google earth.

 

[Neil G]

My mate has a pulsar, has spent more time in the garage than on the road so far this year. Latest is a clutch and freewheel. Lots of people buy em and tune em, but as soon as you start tuning they break down constantly. 172 cupa are good, get a nice one for 6k mate. Wont be anywhere near as quick as your nissan though.

Sounds familiar...Pulsar weak spot always was the gearbox/transmission.

I can say from my experience that the Clo is reliable....I've had my 172 for nearly 2 years and it's been a reliable car.